You pups have heard me say it a million times if you've ever heard me say it once. We lucky pups get the perfect hoomans. I know you've read the story of my sister Angel Penny finding my Mom and Dad for me before she made her journey to Rainbow Bridge. Penny knew after all my pawrents did to take care of her and her many health issues, they'd do the same for me should anything ever happen to me during my lifetime. Mom and Dad have always stepped up to take care of me regardless of whatever health challenges have occured and they've stepped up to help me with my developing vision loss.

Yups you read correctly I'm losing my vision. I have SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration) The end result of this is loss of function and death of the photoreceptor cells in the retina that capture light. It is a permanent vision loss with no treatment or cure. There's no known cause for this disease. It is an autoimmune disease in some dogs and humans. It seems Dachshunds and Schnauzers,are more predisposed to developing SARDS then other breeds, although it can occur in any dog. It typically shows up between the ages of 5 -10 years of age.

There is a very small number of patients who show improvement in their vision with a drug cocktail therapy if the disease is caught early enough. Thankfully they did catch my declining vision early...We just don't know if they caught it early enough. So we're giving this drug therapy a try and praying hard this will arrest my vision loss with no further decline. We're even praying that some small part of my vision loss might be restored.

We're sorry there wasn't better news, but thankfully I have pawrents that truly believe you make the best of whatever life gives you. There's no guarantees during our time here on earth, and it's better to accept what we get and make the best of it.

Over the next weeks and months Mom will be teaching me some new commands to help me navigate after my vision is gone should this drug cocktail not work. I'll learn Left, Right, Wait, Up and Down so hiking through my woods and fields will still be an option for me. We all know what a fierce, brave hunting pup I am so Mom wants to keep my life as normal and full as it's always been. Should I end up not being comfortable hiking without sight we'll come up with a new plan on how to spend my days.

There will be no furniture rearranging (Dad's happy with that one) It's a good thing I've always worn a harness on our walks (due to our coyote problem and Dachshunds getting caught up in tracking) I will always have to wear one now as my vision isn't the best.

The thing that means the most to me is the reassurance in knowing what ever life may send me, my folks are going to be there beside me. Always with a loving touch and a kind word letting me know everything is going to be just fine and we'll get through it together..That's what family's do.

One thing I'd like to share about my Mom is every time she's noticed something related to my health that's seemed "off" she'd take me to my dogtor and get it checked out. There have been very few times that Mom's been wrong and I've made a trip in vain. Most of the time it's helped tremendously in my recovery from whatever health issue it was at the time. This time it may help salvage some of my vision. We would like to gently suggest this for all pup and pet owners.

Molly we know that whatever happens nothing is going to curb your indomitable spirit. You are your parents will continue your happy life together. Your mom will take excellent care of you, and you will continue to take excellent care of them. We are sending you all our love and prayers.

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Molly and my Mom

2/15/2017 07:29:23 am

Hello Girls,
:-D Mom's kind of counting on my courageous spirit to help get me through this. Mom's going to do everything she can to try and keep that in play during all of this. Should I become fearful or overwhelmed by my loss of sight Mom's already decided we'll both be seeing a dog trainer if Mom can't help me through it.

Yups one things for sure, we're a family here and we all do our best to take care of each other.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Pat Geier

2/14/2017 06:19:21 pm

Our paws are crossed for you and your folks. Whatever happens, we know you will be just fine. Hugs to all of you

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Molly and my Mom

2/15/2017 07:23:33 am

Thank you Kane, Daisy and Dad;
Yups crossed paws and prayers for this stage of the game. After that it's time to buckle down, learn a few new commands and hopefully life almost as usual. We'll see how things go. If not Mom and I will step back take a breathe and see if we both need a trainer. Mom wants me to have a happy "normal" life as much as possible. BOL most of the time Mom gets what she wants. *wink*

Molly we are glad they have figured out what is going on and sending you lots of POTP in hopes that the med coctail will keep the deterioration at bay. Hope you and your Mom enjoyed your Valentine's Day full of love for each other :)
Luvs
Marty and Mom

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Molly and my Mom

2/15/2017 07:17:34 am

Thank you Marty, we're glad to know for certain what the problem is as well. Thank you for the prayers as we truly need them right now. We did have a wonderful Valentines, Dad spoiled us both.

Molly bestie, we have know each other a long time and we are very lucky to have our parents who will do what ever to keep us happy before they think of themselves. I know you will be okay and you will always be one of the top fierce hunting doggy divas. Sending prayers to my bestie.

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Molly and my Mom

2/15/2017 07:14:51 am

Hello sweet Hannah and Mom,
Yups, we've known each other a while dear furiends, and you're right we're blessed with pawrents that would move mountains for us if they could. You're right Hannah I'm going to be fine, my Mom and Dad just need to buck up and take us dogs viewpoint on things. We pups are some of the most philosophical creatures on Gods earth when it comes to physical ailments. BOL You're right on that one too Hannah, I'm always going to be a fierce brave hunting Divia.

It's so good that your mom has this special sense and she can read the signs when something is not ok... we hope so much that the med can help to stop or to make that sards much slowlier... POTP to you and hard crossed paws and fingers ... and a BIG hug!

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Molly and my Mom

2/15/2017 07:09:33 am

Thank you for your kind words on Mom having a special sense about her sick pups. I don't know about Mom being special, think it's more from having a couple of terribly sick pups in her life time and Mom becoming paranoid. Seriously though thank you for your kind words. We're all praying this drug cocktail does the trick as well, if not Mom has a plan in place for that situation as well. One way or the other I"m still going to be learning my new commands to help me navigate.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Angel Tommy & Freddy Girl

2/15/2017 04:44:31 am

Yur Mom has a wonderful attitude. She couldn't love you more, Molly. We hope and pray that yur vision stabilizes. With yur Mom's love and care, and yur fierce hunting spirit, we just know that you will be fine.
Love, Angel Tommy and Freddy

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Molly and my Mom

2/15/2017 07:01:55 am

Thank for those kind words about my Mom. BOL I live with her, I don't know that her attitude is always that great. I will say she's a firm believer in not wasting time on ranting and raving or emotions that aren't going to positively effect your situation. Mom's not big on drama. Thank for your prayers on my vision stabilizing, we truly need all the prayers we can get right now. Love you dear furiends,

Molly, I am so sorry about the diagnosis. I hope the medication will help your eyes.

Bruny Hudson, Hobo's mom

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Molly and my Mom

2/15/2017 06:58:23 am

Thank you sweet Hobo and family. One thing you can count on in life is change. We will admit this is a change none of us asked for or particularly wanted. Thats ok though as I have my Mom and Dad and they're determined I will be ok. (You don't argue with my Mom especially when her mind is made up) We're all praying the medications work as well, some vision is better than none, that's for sure.

Thank you for your kind words of support and concern.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Shiloh Clark

2/15/2017 06:43:52 am

You all are in our thoughts and we appreciate you sharing your story. Through thick or thin, one day at a time.

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Molly and my Mom

2/15/2017 07:32:55 am

Hello Sweet Shiloh and family,
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and stopping by to give us a bark. For sure we get through life taking it taking one step at a time.

Dear Molly and Mom
Thank you for this update. Your Mom has ESP when it comes to her pup and you had very very very special visit with the vet clinic.
We hope and purr the meds help and we know you are one smart Dachshund and will learn all the new commands lickety split
Hugs madi and mom

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Molly and my Mom

2/15/2017 07:44:25 am

Dear Madi and family,
I don't know that Mom has ESP she simply has had some very sick pups in her lifetime and has become a bit paranoid over the years. BOL It's a good thing though as she's rarely made a trip in vain. Thank you for the prayers and purrs that this cocktail helps, we're all praying the same thing here.

Yups regardless, I'll be learning my new commands as I'm not a happy pup when I'm stuck inside.

We are so sorry to hear this news, but we are certain that your wonderful Mama is going to be with you every step of the way. We are praying that maybe the drugs will help......we have every reason to believe that you are going to make the best of this! xoxo

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Molly and my Mom

2/16/2017 08:20:20 am

We're praying the same, but we're preparing just in case it does't. Thank you for your kind words of support.
Love, Molly and my Mom

Molly we are sorry to hear about your vision loss. We do hope the meds can help and you are very lucky to have such a wonderful mom to help you. Our mom's sister's pup was diagnosed with the same thing. She is also learning left, right, up and down and is doing well with the training. Mom's sister is also putting scent (cloves) on certain things (the doggy door and her ball) to help her find them.
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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Molly and my Mom

2/16/2017 08:21:39 am

Thank you for your kind words of support and offering the ideas your friend is trying with her dog. We truly appreciate any and all suggestions.

I know you will do fine, absolutely fine. Us critters have a way of making it through with what we have. You peeps will make it easier for you and yes, not moving the furniture is a must. We had a blind and deaf dog many years ago and she got along just fine until age caught up with her hips. Purrs from all of us.

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Molly and my Mom

2/16/2017 12:01:29 pm

Thank you for your kind words of support Brain and Kitty's Thank you for the reassurance that everything will work out fine. I keep telling Mom and Dad this. We Pups and Kitty's are truly blessed when we find the perfect forever peeps.

Molly, You are such a brave dog! I am so sorry that you have this huge challenge. Pawever, I am also happy that your pawrents love you so much and that you ill be well looked after, no matter what. I have all four paws crossed fur you!
Your Furend,
Louis

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Molly and my Mom

2/18/2017 12:17:40 pm

Thank you for your kind words of support Louis Dog, we appreciate them. Yups, I'm a lucky dog and I got the pawfect family. We'll take care of each other come thick or thin. That's what lifes all about.

Truly appreciate all you've done for Mom and I since we've joined Blogville. Thing have gotten a little chaotic here lately, but Mom will get in the groove soon enough.

While this is not the news anyone wanted, I know you are in good hands with your peeps. I'm glad they're already making plans for your future! Take care my friend.

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Molly and my Mom

2/18/2017 12:20:21 pm

Thanks for the supportive words Rumpy Dog We both got lucky with our peeps didn't we? Glad to know you're on the mend and things are looking up for you. Yups Mom's always been one to plan for the worst and hope for the best. BOL Maybe that's why I get mixed answers when I ask her if the glass is 1/2 empty or full.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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